Top 12 Tips for Short-Term Rental Success

Hey! So, renting homes to people short-term is a huge thing now because of places like Airnb and Vrbo.Got an extra room or whole apartment? Want to make more money from it and keep guests super happy? You'll need a bit of a plan for that.

Let's talk about 12 quick and simple tips to crush it in this busy renting world.

1. Make Your Listing Pop!

Your listing is your first impression. To stand out:

Use awesome pictures - Use a pro picture-taker or a clear camera.
Write an awesome headline - Use words like "comfy," "fancy," or "central" for more hits.
Share cool stuff - Say if you have a pool, sea view, or fast internet.

Quick Tip: Airnb (www.airbnb.com) and Vrbo (www.vrbo.com) like profiles that are complete, so fill all parts top!

2. Price It Just Right

Set costs high might not get bookings, but low leaves cash behind. Think:

Busy seasons - Charge more when its crowded.
Big events - Increase costs during big parties or business meetings.
Smart pricing tools - Use stuff like Beyond Pricing (www.beyondpricing.com) to change prices labs (www.pricelabs.co) to adjust rates automatically.

3. Great Talk with Guests

Quick and nice answers = good reviews + happy guests.

Use auto messages - Hostfully (www.hostfully.com) makes check-in easy.
Stay open - Fast replies in under an hour, if possible.

4. Keep That Spot Shine

Cleaning is huge for guests' scores.

Hire cleaning help - Turno (www.turno.com) finds you cleaners you can trust.
Have cleaning stuff ready - Supply stuff like bags and disinfect wipes for extras.

5. Buy Great Stuff

Small pieces make guests super happy:

Fast Wi-Fi - Need this for work from home people.
Comfy sleep stuff - Get nice beds and sheets.
Smart locks – August (www.august.com) helps with no keys, just codes.

6. Create a Nice House Manual

Guests appreciate clear instructions on:

Check-in/check-out
Wi-Fi password
Appliance use
Local recommendations

Tip: Use Touch Stay (www.touchstay.com) to make a nice digital book.

7. Get Fair Reviews

Reviews make you look alright! Ask sweetly for feedback after stay.

Send a thank-you message – "We loved hosting you! A quick review helps us improve."
Fix problems immediately- Happy guests are more at ease to leave glowing reviews.

8. Use Friends as Social Media

Talk about place not just on renting sites:

Instagram & Facebook – post wow pics and good words from guests.
YouTube – Create a virtual tour.
Pinterest – Stick holiday ideas with links to you.

Tips: Canva (www.canva.com) makes lovely posts look professional.

9. Give a Little Welcome Surprise

A small touch can do lots:

Bottled drinks & snackies
Local goodies – Team with close-as bakery for deals.
Write a note – Just say something like "Love your stay!"

10. Follow the Law!

Stay away from trouble by:

Look at local rules – Some towns want permits (e.g., Los Angeles – www.ladbs.org).
Pay fees – Lodgify (www.lodgify.com) automatically keeps taxes in check.

11. Use Smart Home Technology

Automation saves time and enhances security:

Cool monitors – Nest (www.nest.com) sets temperature from far.
Noise checks – Minut (www.minut.com) warns about too parties.

12. Look at Results & Change

Track your success with:

Use Airnb Insights (www.airbnb.com/insights) – See what's booking and what’s not.
Compare on AirDNA (www.airdna.co) – Match yourself to others.

Final Thoughts

Running this needs work, doesn’t it? But with these dope 12 tricks, you book more, earn much, and get really positive reviews. Be open, hear what guests say, and keep trying new things to rock this growing rental planet. Have more ideas? Share them with me!

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Shaikhani Group